Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.

SWCA’s Half Moon Bay office is expanding our team and seeking one or more on-call hourly Biological Technicians to support a variety of environmental projects involving a range of field and office duties. Work hours may vary seasonally, and depending on project needs and your skills. On-call staff are requested for work as it becomes available and are free to accept or refuse the work based on their schedule. As the Half Moon Bay Natural Resources group continues to grow, additional opportunities for advancement will be available.

It is anticipated that moderate travel, including overnight stays, will be required for this position. Fieldwork will include travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley and Northern California.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Description: Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is an environmental science, planning, and design consulting firm committed to the principles of sound science, technical excellence, integrity, and the promotion of outstanding decision making and sustainability. As a 100-percent employee-owned company with offices located in California, Washington, Oregon and Florida, continuing to meet the needs of our clients as well as the strategic aspirations of our employee-owners requires that we look to add the very best professional talent throughout our practices and offices. Specializing in project planning, environmental analysis and assessment, natural and cultural resources management, environmental restoration and design, and regulatory compliance, ESA’s scientists, historians, planners, designers, and technical specialists provide critical thinking and in-depth analysis to guide successful policy development, project planning, and the creation of enduring multi-objective solutions. Joining ESA means becoming part of a family of environmental professionals for whom every day involves growing your career, learning, creativity, fun, and the satisfaction knowing that you’ve contributed to outstanding iconic projects, improved environmental stewardship, and a more sustainable future for our communities and wild places.

ESA is currently seeking a Mid-level Compliance Manager to join our Biological Resources and Land Management group in Northern California. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic biologist and/or resource manager that can manage mid- to large-scale compliance monitoring efforts during construction. The right candidate would have direct, on-the-ground experience in environmental compliance monitoring for land development and large-scale infrastructure projects and programs. Preferred candidates should have excellent communication skills and experience working with client/owners, construction crews, and regulators. They should also have a strong working knowledge of relevant environmental regulations, and experience with compliance monitoring tracking systems and databases, field safety procedures, and scheduling tools.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 10 years relevant work experience required or a masters and 4 to 8 years. Experience with a private consulting firm is preferred; however, a combination of public and private sector experience is acceptable. Demonstrated and broad-based experience in the Northern California region and associated species and habitats is also desired. The candidate must have leadership capabilities, supervisory skills, and strong writing and communication skills. The positon is in our Sacramento office but overnight travel to project sites would be required.

Contact: If you are interested in applying to become an employee-owner at ESA, please visit the ESA Careers page at www.esassoc.com or follow the link below:

SBI has multiple positions open for Biological and Environmental Inspection Monitors in the San Francisco Bay Area (all 9 counties) and the northern Central Valley available immediately.

Minimum/Desired Requirements:

Minimum BS degree and one year of experience in Biology/Ecology/Botany/Soil Science/Natural Resources or related field;

Experience in some or all of the following activities: construction/environmental monitoring of large scale, linear utility projects, wetland delineation, wildlife habitat evaluations, wetland and stream quality assessments, endangered species habitat assessments, and rare plant surveys; hands on experience with listed reptiles and/or amphibians is a plus;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

The individual should be comfortable working in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on a regular basis to project sites

Computer skills including experience with MA Office Word and Excel;

GPS skills and GIS experience a plus;

Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and be willing to use your vehicle for transportation to most work sites.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Positions are hourly with flexibility to work part time or full-time or full-time salary DOQ. Hourly rate is negotiable DOE.

* Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass background and reference screening.How to apply:
SBI is an equal opportunity employer. Please email your resume, three references with current contact information, with cover letter and rate expectations to Karen Swaim; kswaim “at” swaimbio.com with “Biologist/Monitor” in the subject heading.

Transcon Environmental is seeking qualified biologists residing in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Kern County to primarily perform nesting bird surveys. Other duties may include special status plant and wildlife surveys, vernal pool surveys, riparian assessments, other site assessments, and construction monitoring. Employees will be provided survey and/or monitoring instructions including information on the location of the site and the type of activity to be performed as well as a list of which species could potentially occur onsite. The successful candidate will be expected to visit the site, perform requisite surveys and/or biological monitoring to ensure compliance with project permits, requirements, avoidance and minimization measures, etc. Detailed data forms will need to be populated, photos captured, and reported to the project manager.

Candidates applying for this position must currently reside in the vicinity of the above listed areas. The successful candidate will work independently and will not report to an office. Candidates should possess a B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in biology, botany, ecology, natural resources or a closely related discipline. Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna and a minimum of 6 months previous experience conducting nesting bird surveys is required. A minimum of two years of previous experience monitoring and surveying for California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, vernal pool crustaceans, and spotted owl is preferred.

This position will be for on-call work for multiple projects, which will vary monthly depending on demand. Given the seasonal and client driven nature of our consulting work, Transcon often hires Biologists as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are assigned work hours as they become available and have the flexibility to accept or refuse the hours assigned to them. On-Call employees are also able to work concurrently for other companies (as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with clients that Transcon consults for). Work will primarily be in the field, but qualified candidates may be tasked with report writing and other desktop work as needed. Access to a personal computer and the internet is required.

The position is a non-exempt (hourly) without eligibility for benefits such as healthcare insurance, paid time off, etc. However, on-call employees are strongly encouraged to apply for internal job openings of full-time employment (with eligibility for benefits). Applicants must have a clean driving record for at least 5 years prior to the start of work. Employees will be reimbursed for mileage and travel time. Wage is negotiable based on relevant experience and work location but will likely range between $20-$30 per hour. Offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate passing drug and alcohol testing.

SWCA’s Pasadena Natural Resources group is actively seeking a Staff Biologist with a background in natural resources to join our multi-disciplinary team in Pasadena, California.

Our Pasadena office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Permitting. In this role you will conduct biological reviews and prepare biological resource technical reports. This position is primarily office-based; however, some field work may be required.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals who specialize in natural and cultural resource management, environmental planning, and regulatory compliance. This is a regular, full-time position. SWCA offers highly competitive pay rates based on individual qualifications and experience, and competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP).

Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment while working on interesting and challenging projects with tight schedule

Must have demonstrated proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, and Internet/Intranet technologies; ArcGIS and GoogleEarth familiarity a plus

Able to work independently and collaborate with a variety of colleagues and clients

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Location: Based in Redding or Fall River Mills, California, beginning any time after October 1, 2017 (if available)

Summary: Responsible for providing general wildlife and forest management assistance, surveys and monitoring. Work area will occur on 290,000 acres of private forestland in northeastern California. Work may include timber harvest plan layout and marking. In the future work may also be involved in interaction with both state and federal regulatory personnel.

Description: Assist in surveying, monitoring and administration of wildlife projects including Northern spotted owls, goshawks, fisher, willow flycatcher, Greater sandhill crane and other wildlife species. May also assist or conduct native plant surveys. Nighttime survey of spotted owls is the primary job task from April through June. Assist in preparation of wildlife survey and monitoring maps using Arcmap. Primarily in the fall, assist Wildlife Biologist and Foresters with wildlife habitat information, timber harvest plan review, field data entry and preparing reports.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Wildlife, Fisheries or closely related discipline. One field season experience in Northern spotted owl surveys is desired. Have strong quantitative, oral and communication skills. Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and Arcmap or ArcExplorer software. Ability to work safely in rough, steep terrain during poor weather conditions. Experience driving ATV’s is desired.

Monk & Associates, Inc., a growing biological consulting firm in the Bay Area, is hiring a Biological Construction Monitor, with experience working with Northern California endangered wildlife and plant species. Monk & Associates, Inc. has been in business since 1992 and specializes in the following:

Special-status plant and animal surveys for endangered and threatened plant and animal species;

Wetland delineations and acquiring permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB);

Design and oversight in the construction of wetlands that include vernal pools, fresh and salt water marsh habitats, and stream channel enhancement and restoration;

The preparation of EIR/EIS biology sections pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Preparation of Streambed Alteration Agreements for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW);

Preparation of endangered species “incidental take permit applications” with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and CDFW;

Due diligence reports which are prepared for our clients in advance of their acquisition of prospective development properties.

To keep our company growing, we are interested in hiring a Biological Construction Monitor, with previous monitoring experience (preferably that has been approved as a monitor by California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). Monk & Associates’ strength is in its ability to integrate biological expertise with a depth of understanding of the environmental regulatory process. We look for this capacity in our prospective employees. Our ideal candidate must have a strong educational background in botany, wetlands, and/or wildlife biology, solid field experience, and a good understanding of environmental regulations (including CEQA, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act).

SWCA’s Pasadena office is expanding our team and seeking one or more on-call hourly Biological Technicians to support a variety of environmental projects involving a range of field and office duties. Work hours may vary seasonally, and depending on project needs and your skills. On-call staff are requested for work as it becomes available and are free to accept or refuse the work based on their schedule. As the Pasadena Natural Resources group continues to grow, additional opportunities for advancement will be available.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Middleton lab at UC Berkeley invites applications for a Postdoc to join our research group to study environmental drivers of migratory elk behavior and demography in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). The successful candidate will use aggregated movement, population, harvest, and landscape data for the major GYE elk herds to 1) investigate influences of climate, plant phenology and human activity on elk migration behavior; 2) evaluate the influence of summer habitat conditions on elk productivity; and potentially 3) model effects of future climatic shifts on migratory herds’ behavior and demography.

This position will be based at UC Berkeley, but supports a collaboration of multiple agencies and universities in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and will therefore require some travel to the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and final preparation of existing data, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. For more information, or to apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/1049524

The anticipated start date is Fall 2017. This position is open until filled. Please direct any questions to Jen Hunter at jshunter@berkeley.edu. UC Berkeley is an AA/EEO Employer.

Top25 July, 2017: Wildlife Ecologist, Fresno, H. T. Harvey & Associates
We have immediate openings in our Fresno office for experienced wildlife ecologists at various levels who specialize in mammalogy, ornithology, or herpetology. The selected candidates will be responsible for conducting surveysfor species in their area of specialization; completing habitat assessments; and working on CEQA/NEPA projects, mitigation plans, natural resource management plans, and wildlife inventories and management plans. These positions will sometimes require a person to navigate varying and rugged terrain safely and sometimes to work alone in a variety of weather conditions. The work may require overnight travel and weekend work.

Required Qualifications

Solid field experience

Demonstrated commitment to excellence

A demonstrable background in ecology or wildlife management and broad knowledge ofthe biology of California’s fauna

Current federal (i.e., 10[a][1][A]) or state authorization to handle species or experience qualifying the ecologist to be added to a corporate permit for these species is a plus.

Candidates with an M.S. or PhD are preferred, but those with a B.S. and direct relevant experience will be considered.

Our employment package includes a competitive salary; medical, dental, and life insurance; and a 401(k) with generous employer match.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references through this link https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=htharvey&jobId=28341&lang=en_US&source=CC2 using ONE .doc or .pdf file (system allows for only ONE attachment, so resume, cover letter, transcripts, and references must be incorporated into ONE file); via mail to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; or by fax to 408.458.3210.

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 475-person environmental consulting firm with a national reputation as an industry leader with offices located in California, Washington, Oregon and Florida. We currently have strategic growth trajectory expected within the next 5 years that will increase our staffing numbers and office locations. ESA specializes in all aspects of project planning, environmental analysis and assessment, natural resource management, environmental restoration and design, and regulatory compliance. For more than 45 years, our scientists and technical specialists have provided critical thinking and measured analysis to guide successful policy development, project planning, and enduring solutions. Our skilled managers, scientists, planners and engineers provide the kind of critical thinking, objectivity, dedication and responsiveness that is essential to a sustainable future and good environmental stewardship. ESA was founded on the principles of sound science, technical excellence, integrity, and credibility.

About the Position:
The ESA Southern California Region is seeking a Senior Permitting and Regulatory Manager to work in our Irvine, San Diego, and/or Los Angeles office(s). This position requires a bachelors’ degree (graduate degree preferred) and a minimum of 10 years working in biological resources, wetlands, and the regulatory permitting arena with experience in environmental consulting. The preferred candidate will have a strong background and experience in state and federal wetlands permitting and endangered species documentation. Prior experience developing mitigation strategies and leading negotiations with permitting agencies is a requirement. Candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in leading complex regulatory strategies as well as leading teams preparing applications and documents for permits and approvals for US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and Section 10 permits, US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries Section 7 Biological Assessments and Biological Opinions, California Department of Fish and Game Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreements and Section 2081 Incidental Take Permits, Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 Water Quality Certifications. Experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is also required. The successful candidate will work on exciting and challenging projects including water and wastewater, commercial and residential development, energy, transportation, land management planning, monitoring, and restoration.

Requirements:
An ideal candidate must possess effective leadership, problem-solving ability, and exceptional writing and editing capabilities. Experience effectively managing regulatory permitting schedules and tasks as well as project contracts and budgets is required. Strong knowledge of and experience with CEQA and NEPA compliance is also required. This role requires the initiative, confidence and tenacity to uphold ESA’s strong work-ethic and to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, team environment. Qualified candidates should have at least a BA or BS in a related discipline and a minimum of 15 years of experience or a Masters degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Description: Transcon Environmental is seeking several on-call wildlife biologists with experience working with the Mojave Desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) to assist in environmental compliance, surveys, and construction monitoring activities. Positions will be filled as projects demand. These positions are primarily field-based, requiring biological surveys of project sites, and on-site monitoring of construction sites. The successful applicants should live in or near Arizona, Southern California, Nevada or Utah. Applicants should be able to work long days in the desert. This is an on-call position, and hours will vary from 0 – 60 hours per week based on project needs. Workers will be reimbursed for expenses such as food and lodging when traveling. Applicants must have a clean driving record for at least 5 years prior to the start of work. Offers of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment and annual drug and alcohol test. This will be a non-exempt (hourly) position that will pay overtime in accordance with state wage and hour laws.

Location: Mojave Desert

Salary: TBD

Qualifications: Applicants should have a degree in an environmental resource field. Previous desert tortoise experience is required. A history as an authorized desert tortoise monitor or authorized biologist is desirable. Prior attendance to a Desert Tortoises and Field Techniques Workshop and previous construction monitoring are a plus.

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting and technology services provider with more than 5,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for our clients. We are business analysts, policy specialists, technologists, researchers, digital strategists, social scientists and creatives. Since 1969, government and commercial clients have worked with ICF to overcome their toughest challenges on issues that matter profoundly to their success. Key markets and practices include environmental planning and policy development, impact and risk assessment, evaluation and compliance, and restoration and conservation. ICF works at the center of environmental and sustainable programs, helping clients consider the impact of economics, health, policy, culture, and climate on the world’s ecosystem. To explore global career opportunities in ICF’s environment and climate programs, visit www.icf.com/careers.

ICF is currently seeking On-Call (temporary) Field Biologists to join our team for an infrastructure project located between Albuquerque New Mexico and Lubbock Texas.

About On-Call Employment with ICF International
Given the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental work, ICF often hires environmental professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available (we usually schedule work hours a few weeks ahead of time), and each on-call employee is free to accept or refuse the hours assigned to them in a given week. On-Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (along as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they do for ICF).

Job Description
The On-Call Field Biologists will provide support to the construction of a 350-mile fiber optic project located between the Albuquerque, New Mexico region and Lubbock Texas. The construction project will primarily be located along state highway right of way. Responsibilities may include the following; provide environmental compliance monitoring, conducting preconstruction nesting bird surveys, staking boundaries of sensitive resource areas, and prepare daily monitoring reports under direction of the supervision of senior staff.

Primary Responsibilities
Compliance monitoring of the construction contractors installing the fiber optic cable will be the primary responsibility of the field biologists. They will also conduct nesting bird surveys along selected portions of the project alignment. Other duties will include providing environmental awareness training for construction crews. This position will be primarily outdoors and will involve considerable driving to cover multiple crew locations. The work will be located in remote areas, primarily along State Highway 60. Previous experience conducting surveys, compliance monitoring, and ability to work in remote areas is desired. Candidates must have good communication skills, work with construction contractors, ability to write clearly, prepare field data forms. Work assignments generally include working 32-60 hours a week. The staffing plan is being developed for this project and will likely include a work rotation of 5-6 days/week for 4 weeks followed by a 2-4 week break. The work rotation would continue until the project completion, estimated to be the end of December.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Biology or related field

General knowledge of the flora and fauna of Central New Mexico

Solid field skills, including the ability understand project construction drawings and to work primarily outdoors

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at https://careers.icfi.com.